Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Marist Red Foxes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Marist vs Lehigh NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bethlehem.

Marist vs Lehigh Prediction

Betting on today's Red Foxes and Mountain Hawks game? Catch the action at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA, as the Mountain Hawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Lehigh is favored by -1.5 vs. Marist.

Marist vs. Lehigh Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Marist Red Foxes at Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Where: Bethlehem at Stabler Arena
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds LEHI -1.5, MARIST -110 | LEHI -110 O/U 139.5

Red Foxes Preview: Does Marist Stand a Chance on the Road?

Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games

Marist picked up a 54-49 win over New Hampshire on Saturday, November 23rd. The Red Foxes were at home and entered the game as -12 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

Marist was down 24-22 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wildcats 32-25. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the O/U line of 138.

Red Foxes Offense Breakdown

Marist's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 41.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.5%, and they hit only 4 of 19 from three-point range, shooting 21.1% from deep.

Inside the arc, Marist connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts, but they grabbed just 3 offensive rebounds. Elijah Lewis and Josh Pascarelli each scored 14 points, with Pascarelli hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Red Foxes Team Defense

Marist's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 49 points. They allowed 41% shooting from the field, with 18 made baskets on 43 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Marist's defense was even better, limiting their opponent to 4 threes on 19 attempts, a 21% shooting performance.

Mountain Hawks Preview: Will the Mountain Hawks Find a Way to Win at Home?

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games

Lehigh’s season hit a bump with an 88-78 road loss to Saint Francis U on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Lehigh found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 55-36 at halftime. They tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 42 of their own, but the comeback effort fell short.

Mountain Hawks Offense Breakdown

Lehigh's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts, going 21-for-35, while hitting 32.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 28 threes. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 12 attempts, good for 75%.

Riley Parker led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, shooting 61.1% overall despite going just 1-for-5 from three. Bobby Rosenberger III and Tyler Whitney-Sidney each added 21 points, with Rosenberger hitting 3 of 7 threes. Keith Higgins Jr. contributed 18 points, knocking down 4 of 10 from deep.

Mountain Hawks Team Defense

Lehigh's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Mountain Hawks allowed 34 made field goals on 63 attempts.

Inside the arc, Lehigh's defense allowed 67% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 37 two-point attempts. From three-point range, the other team shot 34%, making 9 of 26 attempts. Lehigh also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws (78%).

Red Foxes vs Mountain Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Red Foxes offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Marist posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
In their last five games at home, the Mountain Hawks have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 64 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Red Foxes have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Lehigh has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.